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LG K42 vs LG K71
Comparing the LG K42 vs LG K71 across performance, display, camera, battery and storage to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: LG K71 runs at a higher processing speed of 2.3 GHz, while LG K42 runs at 2.0 GHz, making LG K71 the better performer.
Display: LG K71 offers a screen size of 6.8 inches, while LG K42 offers 6.6 inches, making LG K71 the larger display of the two. Both LG K42 and LG K71 feature the same IPS LCD display.
Rear Camera: LG K71 offers a higher rear camera resolution with 48 MP, while LG K42 offers 13 MP, making LG K71 better for rear camera photography.
Front Camera: LG K71 offers a higher front camera resolution with 32 MP, while LG K42 offers 8 MP, making LG K71 better for front camera photography.
Battery: Both LG K42 and LG K71 offer the same 4000 mAh battery capacity.
Storage: LG K42 offers higher internal storage with 64 GB, while LG K71 offers 128 GB, making LG K42 the better option for storage.
Summary
Spec Score
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69%
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71%
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Release Date
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26 Jan, 2021
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18 Jan, 2022
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Performance
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MediaTek Helio P22
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MediaTek Helio P35
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Tru-Octa Core (upto 2 GHz)
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Tru-Octa Core (upto 2.3 GHz)
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3 GB RAM
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4 GB RAM
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Display
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6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
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6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
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IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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720x1600 px (HD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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Rear Camera
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13 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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48 MP
Primary Camera
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5 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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5 MP
Wide Angle Camera
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2 MP
Macro Camera
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5 MP
Depth Camera
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2 MP
Depth Camera
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N/A
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Front Camera
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8 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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32 MP
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Battery
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4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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No Wireless Charging
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N/A
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Storage
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64 GB
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128 GB
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User Ratings
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4/5
(9,430 ratings)
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N/A
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User Feedback
General
Launch Date
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Jan 26, 2021
(Official)
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N/A
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Operating System
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Android v10 (Q)
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Android v10 (Q)
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Avg
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Good
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Chipset
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MediaTek Helio P22
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MediaTek Helio P35
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Processor
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Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53
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Octa core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53
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Architecture (The higher, the better)
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64 bit
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64 bit
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Fabrication (The lower, the better)
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12 nm
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12 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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PowerVR GE8320
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PowerVR GE8320
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RAM
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3 GB
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4 GB
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Display
Display Rating
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Display Type
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IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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Screen Size
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6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
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6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
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Resolution
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720x1600 px (HD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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Aspect Ratio
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20:9
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20.5:9
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Pixel Density
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266 ppi
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379 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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83.1 %
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85.05 %
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Bezel-less Display
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Yes with punch-hole display
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Yes with waterdrop notch
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Design
Height
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165 mm
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171.4 mm
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Width
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76.7 mm
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77.7 mm
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Thickness
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8.4 mm
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8.7 mm
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Weight
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182 grams
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220 grams
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Rear Camera
Rear Camera Rating
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Good
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Good
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Resolution
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13 MP
Primary Camera Wide Angle27 mm focal length 1/3.1" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
48 MP
Primary Camera |
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5 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1/5.0" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
5 MP
Wide Angle Camera |
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2 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera |
5 MP
Depth Camera |
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2 MP
f/2.4 Depth Camera |
N/A
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Autofocus
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Yes Phase Detection Autofocus
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Yes
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Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Image Resolution
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4128 x 3096 Pixels
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8000 x 6000 Pixels
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Settings
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Shooting Modes
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Camera Features
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Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
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N/A
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Front Camera
Front Camera Rating
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Good
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Very Good
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Resolution
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8 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera |
32 MP
Primary Camera |
Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
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N/A
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Battery
Battery Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Capacity
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4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Battery Type
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Li-Polymer
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Li-ion
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Storage
Internal Storage
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64 GB
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128 GB
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Expandable Storage
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Yes Up to 2 TB
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Yes Up to 2 TB
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Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)
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Dual SIM
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Dual SIM
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SIM Type
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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N/A
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Network Support
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5G Not Supported 4G
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5G Not Supported 4G
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VoLTE
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Yes
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Yes
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SIM 1
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) |
SIM 2
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) |
Wi-Fi
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Yes Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
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Yes Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
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Wi-Fi Features
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Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v5.0
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Yes v5.0
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GPS
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Yes with A-GPS
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Yes with A-GPS
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Multimedia
Audio Jack
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3.5 mm
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3.5 mm
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Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor
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Yes
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Yes
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Fingerprint Sensor Position
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Side
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Rear
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Other Sensors
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Compass
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer
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